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Buccaneer 325
Designer: William Garden  ·  Builder: Bayliner Marine Corp. (Usa)  ·  First built: 1976
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About the Buccaneer 325

Designed by renowned naval architect William Garden and built by Bayliner Marine Corp. starting in 1976, this 32-footer represents a thoughtful approach to coastal cruising and weekend sailing. Garden, known for his versatile designs ranging from working boats to elegant yachts, created the Buccaneer 325 as an accessible cruising sailboat that balances comfort with reasonable performance. The fiberglass construction features a fin keel with spade rudder configuration, providing responsive handling while maintaining the shallow 4-foot draft that opens up more cruising grounds. With a displacement of 12,500 pounds and 3,100 pounds of ballast, the boat offers stability without being overly heavy for its size. The masthead sloop rig carries 543 square feet of sail area, delivering a moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio that suggests steady, predictable sailing characteristics rather than racing performance. The comfort ratio of 29.76 indicates this boat leans toward the performance end of the cruising spectrum, while the capsize screening formula of 1.76 suggests good stability for coastal waters. Built during Bayliner's sailboat era, the Buccaneer 325 appeals to sailors seeking a capable weekender or coastal cruiser with Garden's signature blend of practicality and seaworthiness.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 32.00 ft / 9.75 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 28.50 ft / 8.69 m
Beam 10.17 ft / 3.10 m
Max Draft 4.00 ft / 1.22 m
Displacement 12,500.00 lb / 5,670 kg
Ballast 3,100.00 lb / 1,406 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 543.00 ft² / 50.45 m²
Headroom 6.17 ft / 1.88 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer William Garden
Builder Bayliner Marine Corp. (USA)
First Built 1976
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 16.19
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 24.8
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 241.06
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 29.76
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 1.76
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.15 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 1.94
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,035.65 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 13.99
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 39.70 ft / 12.10 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 14.63 ft / 4.46 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 32.50 ft / 9.91 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 11.00 ft / 3.35 m
SA Fore 290.41 ft² / 26.98 m²
SA Main 178.75 ft² / 16.61 m²
SA Total (100%) 469.16 ft² / 43.59 m²
Est. Forestay Length 42.31 ft / 12.90 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo
Engine Type Diesel
Fuel Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
Water Capacity 50 gals / 189 L
How It Compares

vs. Buccaneer 320, Hunter 32 Vision, Irwin 32, Morgan 32 23, Ontario 32

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Dimensions
LOA
Buccaneer 325 ★
32.0 ft
Buccaneer 320
32.0 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
32.0 ft
Irwin 32
32.0 ft
Morgan 32 23
32.0 ft
Ontario 32
32.0 ft
LWL
Buccaneer 325 ★
28.5 ft
Buccaneer 320
28.5 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
27.0 ft
Irwin 32
25.0 ft
Morgan 32 23
25.0 ft
Ontario 32
26.5 ft
Beam
Buccaneer 325 ★
10.2 ft
Buccaneer 320
10.2 ft
Hunter 32 Vision
11.3 ft
Irwin 32
9.7 ft
Morgan 32 23
11.5 ft
Ontario 32
11.0 ft
Displacement
Buccaneer 325 ★
12 lbs
Buccaneer 320
12 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
11 lbs
Irwin 32
11 lbs
Morgan 32 23
11 lbs
Ontario 32
9 lbs
Ballast
Buccaneer 325 ★
3 lbs
Buccaneer 320
3 lbs
Hunter 32 Vision
4 lbs
Irwin 32
5 lbs
Morgan 32 23
4 lbs
Ontario 32
3 lbs
Sail Area
Buccaneer 325 ★
543 sq ft
Buccaneer 320
576 sq ft
Hunter 32 Vision
486 sq ft
Irwin 32
498 sq ft
Morgan 32 23
484 sq ft
Ontario 32
481 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Buccaneer 325 ★
—
Buccaneer 320
—
Hunter 32 Vision
177 s/nm
Irwin 32
177 s/nm
Morgan 32 23
183 s/nm
Ontario 32
177 s/nm
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Buccaneer 325 ★
16.2
Buccaneer 320
17.2
Hunter 32 Vision
15.4
Irwin 32
15.7
Morgan 32 23
15.7
Ontario 32
16.9
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Buccaneer 325 ★
24.8 %
Buccaneer 320
24.8 %
Hunter 32 Vision
39.5 %
Irwin 32
43.5 %
Morgan 32 23
36.4 %
Ontario 32
40.6 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Buccaneer 325 ★
29.8
Buccaneer 320
29.8
Hunter 32 Vision
24.4
Irwin 32
31.9
Morgan 32 23
24.3
Ontario 32
22.1
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Buccaneer 325 ★
1.76
Buccaneer 320
1.76
Hunter 32 Vision
2.02
Irwin 32
1.72
Morgan 32 23
2.07
Ontario 32
2.06
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Buccaneer 325 ★
241
Buccaneer 320
241
Hunter 32 Vision
258
Irwin 32
328
Morgan 32 23
314
Ontario 32
235
Hull Speed
Buccaneer 325 ★
7.2 kts
Buccaneer 320
7.2 kts
Hunter 32 Vision
7.0 kts
Irwin 32
6.7 kts
Morgan 32 23
6.7 kts
Ontario 32
6.9 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Buccaneer 325 ★
1.9
Buccaneer 320
1.9
Hunter 32 Vision
1.9
Irwin 32
1.5
Morgan 32 23
1.6
Ontario 32
2.3
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